Weight-loss program
Changing your diet can be a positive change to your health and lifestyle and help you lose weight. We’ll cover how the MinuteClinic® Weight-Loss Program can help you use food to reach your weight-loss goals.
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Both in-person and virtual visits may be available when you schedule your visit.
Insurance and pricing
Most insurance accepted. Check your coverage or estimate the cost of your visit if you’re uninsured or prefer to pay out-of-pocket.
Looking for a weight-loss program with a focus on healthy food choices? Here’s a clinically proven program.
What is the MinuteClinic® Weight-Loss Program?
This clinically proven program to promote weight loss is easy to follow and maintain. With a focus on weight reduction through healthy eating, it also has the added benefits of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
The Weight-Loss Program has also expanded to include prescription of weight-loss medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1s (GLP-1s) in addition to a healthy diet and increased physical activity.
MinuteClinic® providers are trained to help create your plan and set realistic goals. They will help to get you on your way to enjoying a healthier lifestyle and keep you on track.
Getting help
For the initial weight assessment visit, your MinuteClinic® provider will review your medical history and perform a risk assessment. The assessment includes a check of your vital signs, waist circumference measurement and calculation of your body mass index (BMI).
1. Prior to scheduling your visit, you may have to answer a few questions to help us prepare for your visit.
2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:
If you made your appointment online:
Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.
If you made your appointment in the clinic:
Sign in at the electronic kiosk.
3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.
Weight-loss program consultation and diet
During your one-on-one consultation, your MinuteClinic® provider will review your lifestyle, discuss your weight-loss goals and check your physical health. Based on the information provided, a personalized weight-loss plan will be created to help you lose weight and improve your overall health.
Maintaining weight loss
The MinuteClinic® Weight-Loss Program involves follow-up visits for you to receive personalized coaching and medical evaluations to help you along on your weight-loss journey. The key to success is the ongoing support of your weight-loss program.
The number and frequency of the coaching sessions will be tailored to fit your individualized requirements. Your MinuteClinic® provider will check your vital signs and perform any assessment and testing based on your needs. They will review and discuss your progress and provide coaching for you to continue to enjoy the optimal health benefits of the program.
MinuteClinic® providers can prescribe weight-loss medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — such as Orlistat and GLP-1s,* including Liraglutide and Semaglutide — to patients who meet eligibility criteria. GLP-1s are an FDA-approved class of medication used to lower glucose levels and manage metabolism in affected patients.
Eligibility criteria includes:
- BMI ≥ 30 kg or ≥ 27 kg to 29.9 kg with comorbidities
- An inability to meet weight-loss goals of at least five percent of total body weight after three to six months with diet and lifestyle changes
Weight-loss medications
GLP-1 agonists mimic the effects of a natural hormone. This hormone tells your body to make more insulin, lowering your blood sugar. Health care professionals don't know exactly how GLP-1 medications help people lose weight, but they believe it's because GLP-1s curb your appetite.
You can get prescription weight-loss medications by meeting with a health care provider.
Be prepared to discuss your goals and share information about your personal medical history. Your provider will also ask you about your family history of certain medical conditions.
MinuteClinic® also prescribes GLP-1 medications as part of our weight-loss program, making it more convenient to address weight-related concerns.
Before taking weight-loss medications, it's important to change your diet and add more exercise into your lifestyle. However, not everyone who makes these adjustments can lose a substantial amount of weight.
If you haven't met your goals after three to six months of following our weight-loss program, you may be eligible for one of the following GLP-1 weight-loss drugs:
- Liraglutide
- Orlistat
- Semaglutide
Disclaimer
*MinuteClinic® providers can prescribe GLP-1s to patients who meet clinical eligibility criteria. GLP-1 supplies are not guaranteed to be available at a patient’s pharmacy of choice. GLP-1 prescribing is not available in Missouri and Massachusetts.